Finding the Third Proportional to 633,918 and 863,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 633,918 and 863,397 is: 1,175,947.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,918 : 863,397 = 863,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,918/863,397 = 863,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,918x = 863,397 × 863,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,918x = 745,454,379,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,454,379,609/633,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,947.65
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